Chapter 9: Eating Meat to Gain Potential Points

"Eating meat can actually increase Potential Points?" Lu Yu was full of doubt.

He hurriedly looked at the attribute panel; sure enough, the Potential Points, which were originally 0, had now become 0.1, and the prompt message that had popped up earlier was still flickering before his eyes.

"This world has experienced unknown mutations. Since then, animals and plants have evolved one after another, becoming extremely aggressive. In this way, it makes sense that eating their meat can make the human body stronger." Lu Yu pondered to himself, and combined with what the Liu Jia Xiong Di had said earlier, Fierce Beast Meat could indeed improve a person's Constitution.

"So, after I eat Fierce Beast Meat, it is directly converted into Potential Points by the system. Once I save up a certain amount, I can use it to strengthen my body." The more he pondered, the more he felt that this was exactly how it was.

He couldn't wait to pick up another piece of meat and put it into his mouth. He had to admit, his mother's knife skills were excellent; the meat slices were cut into uniform sizes.

【Potential Point +0.1】

A prompt popped up in his mind again. As piece after piece of meat went down his throat, the Potential Points on the panel grew rapidly.

Watching Lu Yu wolfing down the food, Lu Guohao and his wife looked at each other and smiled. Clearly, they felt that Xiao Yu was truly starving.

But Lu Guohao's brows furrowed slightly. Without the Liu Jia Xiong Di, if they wanted to capture Huangyuan Lu again, they would probably have to rely on traps. But traps were entirely a matter of luck...

Not more, not less, exactly ten pieces of meat earned Lu Yu 1 Potential Point.

Lu Yu looked at the panel, his heart filled with excitement. He had originally expected to wait until seven or eight o'clock tomorrow night to save up two Potential Points for an upgrade, but now, because of this Fierce Beast Meat, he could strengthen his body to Level 3 tonight. This way, not only would his strength increase, but practicing archery tomorrow would also be much easier—no, it would be much easier starting tonight!

"Xiao Yu, you're not full yet, are you?" His wife looked at him with eyes full of love and placed the two pieces of meat from her own bowl into Lu Yu's bowl.

Lu Yu hurriedly moved the meat back and even deliberately let out a burp, saying, "Mom, I'm stuffed. You keep them for yourself." After saying this, without waiting for his mother to respond,

he stood up and said to Lu Guohao with a smile, "Dad, I'm done eating. I want to go to Wang Shu's place to practice archery for a while. Please leave the door unlocked for me tonight."

"What?" Lu Guohao looked astonished.

Not only him, but his wife was also stunned; only the little boy remained oblivious.

"Dad, the Liu Jia Xiong Di have left, and we've lost our archer. The difficulty of hunting in the future will definitely increase. If I can learn to shoot arrows quickly, I can help you share the burden sooner." Lu Yu looked earnest.

A warm current surged in Lu Guohao's heart, and he said with emotion, "You—it's good enough that you have this heart."

"I'm off." Lu Yu said, then turned and disappeared from his family's sight in a few steps.

"This child seems to have grown up all of a sudden." Lu Guohao looked at his wife, as if talking to himself.

His wife's expression was complex. She was gratified by Lu Yu's sensibility and sense of responsibility, yet worried that he would meet with misfortune if he went out with the Hunting Team. But she knew in her heart that Lu Yu would eventually have to embark on the path of hunting.

"It should take about another hour to save up enough Potential Points." Lu Yu glanced at the panel; fortunately, he was not in a hurry.

As he walked, firelight appeared ahead. He saw a bonfire burning on the ground, and the air was filled with an enticing aroma; someone was roasting rabbit meat.

"You're here." Wang Liang turned his head, glanced at him with a calm expression, and asked, "Want some?"

"Wang Shu, if you're truly inviting me, I won't be polite." Lu Yu looked at the deer meat, roasted until it was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, making no effort to hide his craving.

"Then forget it, I was just being polite." Wang Liang spoke the truth and even turned sideways to block Lu Yu's view, then gestured with his chin toward the bow and arrows placed not far away.

Lu Yu resisted the urge to roll his eyes, walked over silently, and picked up the bow and arrows. It was magical; the moment his fingers touched the bow, a sense of familiarity surged into his heart, as if he had instantly entered his best state. He felt as if a wonderful connection had been established between him and the bow.

He walked to the spot where he had practiced during the day and repeated the archery movements. Every time he drew the bow, he could feel the strength of his body gathering, and every time he released an arrow, it carried his expectations for the future.

Not long after, Wang Liang finished his meat and leaned lazily to the side, watching Lu Yu practice. He was idle anyway.

Time passed bit by bit. At first, Lu Yu was full of energy, after all, he had just eaten, but after shooting more than ten arrows, the fatigue accumulated during the day surged up. His arms were aching severely, and he had to rest for three or four minutes after every shot.

Just like that, an hour passed, and Lu Yu had shot a total of more than twenty arrows.

【Basic Archery: Lv1, Traits: Body Strengthening Lv1, Arm Strength Mastery Lv1, Steady Shot Lv1】

"At this rate, I estimate I can reach Level 2 by noon tomorrow, provided my arms can still hold up." Lu Yu calculated in his heart.

"Kid, why don't we call it a night?" Wang Liang's voice came from behind. "If you keep practicing like this, I'm afraid you won't even be able to lift a bow tomorrow."

"Let me practice a little longer." Lu Yu responded with a smile.

"Suit yourself." Wang Liang stood up and patted his backside. To be honest, it was quite boring to watch for a long time.

"I'm leaving. If the fire is about to go out, add a few more pieces of wood; the wood is over there."

"Mm, got it, thank you Wang Shu." Lu Yu said hurriedly.

Wang Liang waved his hand, walked into a room, and closed the door.

"Hoo." Lu Yu slowly let out a breath.

How could he not want to rest? But time was tight, and he could not afford to slack off.

With a thought, he looked at the attribute panel and felt a sudden boost in spirit. Unknowingly, an hour had passed, and he had saved up two Potential Points. At the same time, a conspicuous plus sign appeared after the small text on the level line.

"Finally, I can upgrade!" Lu Yu was full of joy. Recalling the feeling of becoming stronger during the last upgrade, it was simply addictive.

With a thought, he added the 2 Potential Points. In an instant, the familiar feeling struck again. A powerful hot current surged from the depths of his heart and flowed rapidly through his entire body. His bones emitted a slight sound, and his skin became firmer than before.

Soon, the hot current dissipated, and Lu Yu still felt like he wanted more.

Realm: None

Level: 3

Constitution: 9.8+0.98

Strength: 8.7+0.87

Agility: 7.7+0.77

Spirit: 5.5+0.55

Potential Points: 0

"All attributes have increased by ten percent. Now, my physical fitness is almost the same as that of an adult man."

Lu Yu nodded with satisfaction. What surprised him even more was that the physical fatigue accumulated from practicing all day, as well as the soreness in his right arm, had now vanished without a trace, and his mind felt exceptionally refreshed.

"I didn't expect that strengthening the body once would have such benefits." Realizing this, Lu Yu was ecstatic. If he used it reasonably, he could practice archery from morning till night like a tireless robot.